Front office analysis

From goal to execution 

Front office analysis helps to translate strategic goals and policies into executable actions. KYOS offers a broad range of advice and methodological support that covers the needs of trading organizations.   KYOS expertise Examples where KYOS assisted/can assist its clients with regard to front office analysis:

• Custom book structure design to fit the organizational set-up and natural position transfers. E.g. long term to short term, production and sales to trading
• Design of transfer mechanisms and transfer pricing taking into account limited liquidity and transaction costs
• Risk limit definitions based on the chosen book structure and transfer mechanisms
• Setting business plan targets and risk-adjusted performance measurement
• Hedging strategies around long-term contract or asset transactions: E.g. asset acquisition, new built, acquisition of trading or retail companies
• Design of trading strategies to realize the option value of flexible positions and to mitigate volume uncertainty. Realization of portfolio benefits based on diversification effects or avoided transaction cost